Avantages
- The compensation package was fair and one of the few strong points during my time at Videowise. It aligned well with market standards and the expected workload, which is not always the case in similar startups. - Colleagues are always eager to help, they are all very nice and amicable - International exposure: you get to talk with clients, partners and colleagues from all over the world - this is an interesting experience in itself.
Inconvénients
If you're considering accepting a role at Videowise, I strongly suggest you speak to those who have left the company. This will give you a more complete and honest picture of what working there is really like, as my experience was far from ideal. Toxic company culture: - The work environment was emotionally draining, characterized by negativity, cliques, and a lack of psychological safety. Trust was consistently undermined, making true collaboration difficult. Not to mention that every other month someone is being fired and more often than not, the team is not even informed about this. Unpredictable and inconsistent leadership: - The CEO’s behavior was erratic and emotionally volatile, with frequent changes in strategic direction. This constant shift in focus created confusion across departments and made it difficult to maintain any long-term plans or stability. Unclear expectations: - Expectations for my role and responsibilities were vague from the outset. There was no clear framework for what success looked like, how performance would be evaluated (are there even any performance reviews?), or who was responsible for key tasks, leading to constant confusion. Lack of structure and internal support: - The company lacked basic organizational structure. There was no clear documentation because the turnover is SO HIGH you have to pick up the chaos that's left from predecessors, and no support system is offered for that. Gossip and unprofessional behavior in upper management: - Instead of fostering a healthy work environment, the CEO contributed to a culture of fear (jokes about how fast Videowise fires people) and passive-aggressive communication. Extremely high turnover: - The turnover rate was shockingly high. It is unusual for any company to experience such frequent turnover in such core roles, which points to deeper systemic issues within the organization.